Looking for countertop fabricator Grand Rapids west side ? Kowalski Granite & Quartz provides custom fabrication & professional installation for a wide stone selection. There were two potential locations for Grand Valley’s campus construction in 1961: Allendale and Marne. Allendale was chosen because the site itself was determined to be a good location for a new university. Grand Valley State University has developed a roughly 1,300‐acre main campus that generates enough foot traffic to resemble a small city, with Allendale Charter Township now home to approximately 26,000 people. Because Allendale Charter Township is located halfway between Grand Rapids and the Lake Michigan shoreline and hosts a large student population, local countertop customers who purchase stone countertops include both homeowners renovating newer homes and landlords furnishing rental properties, GVSU students.
Granite countertops are still the go-to choice for most people looking for a natural stone with a unique appearance. Each slab is taken from the earth and contains naturally occurring variations rather than having a printed pattern.
Quartz countertops are an option for homeowners who do not want to worry about sealing their countertops every year. These are manufactured with crushed quartz and resin, creating a non-porous and uniform surface throughout the entire countertop.
This means that when these countertops are installed in rental properties, (where they may not receive the same level of care as they would in an owner-occupied home), the consistency of quartz reduces the likelihood of maintenance being required from one tenant to the next.
Kowalski also stocks a line of eco-friendly recycled-material countertops for customers striving for a higher level of sustainability, a product line that many area suppliers do not carry.
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Most of the actual work occurs before the stone is ever installed in your kitchen.
Many of the large islands found in newer homes are made from multiple slabs of material requiring seams, which are the points where two pieces are joined together. Where these seams are positioned during the templating process will largely determine how visible they remain years later.
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Kowalski Granite & Quart is a countertop showroom Ottawa County MI, with its product inventory displayed for customers to view. If you would prefer to evaluate your countertop material options before driving to the showroom, you can contact the team at (616) 842-1951. You can also request a quote before visiting the showroom.
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1. What is the difference between granite and quartz?
Granite is a natural stone, whereas quartz is an engineered stone. However, quartz is harder than granite and offers greater scratch resistance. Also, quartz is more expensive than granite.
2. I own rental property around GVSU, and I would like to use quartz for my countertops. Does that make sense?
Yes. Quartz is a non-porous material that does not need to be sealed, and its stain resistance means switching from natural stone to quartz can reduce annual maintenance between tenants.
3. Do large kitchen islands need a seam in the countertop?
In many cases, yes. Once a kitchen island exceeds the dimensions of a standard slab, a seam will be required. Careful planning and proper seam placement help make the joint almost invisible.
4. Can I get an estimate on my countertops before coming to the showroom?
Yes. Estimates are available through our website. Once you complete and submit the estimate form, we will help you compare materials.
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